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regressive — UK US /rɪˈgresɪv/ adjective ► used to describe ideas or systems that are old fashioned and do not encourage change or development: »The movement will defeat the autocratic and regressive regime. ► ECONOMICS, TAX used to describe an economic or… … Financial and business terms

regressive — re|gres|sive [ rı gresıv ] adjective 1. ) relating to behavior that is not responsible or controlled, or is like that of a child: the regressive and unruly aspects of human nature 2. ) supporting methods and ideas that existed in the past: a… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

regressive — [[t]rɪgre̱sɪv[/t]] ADJ GRADED Regressive behaviour, activities, or processes involve a return to an earlier and less advanced stage of development. [FORMAL] This regressive behaviour is more common in boys … English dictionary